Mitchell M Sedlock

Mitchell M. Sedlock, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:10 PM on Sunday, January 30, 2022 in a local hospice facility.

Mr. Sedlock was born on March 17, 1938 in Cameron where he was raised and graduated from Cameron High School.  Upon graduation, he joined the US Army.  After being honorably discharged, he began a career with Shell Oil, first working offshore for 16 years, and later working as a terminal manager at the Haymark Terminal.  Mr. Sedlock was a commercial fisherman on the gulf starting in his early childhood.  In his later years, he handmade shrimp nets with his sons and daughters.  He was known for his CB handle “net-man.”  Mr. Sedlock was a member of Faithway Baptist Church where he taught youth Sunday school and later became a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing church hymns with the congregation. 

He had a passion for fishing and could often be found watching western shows and the Game Show Network.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Doug Sedlock (Missy) of Moss Bluff, Steven Sedlock, Mitchell Todd Sedlock (Lilly), Andre Kolb (Garrick), and Amanda Sedlock all of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Steve Sedlock; sons, Timothy Scott Sedlock and Jason Paul Sedlock; and a sister, Betty Sedlock.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at University Baptist Church.  His grandson, Joey Sedlock will officiate.  Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until the start of the service.  The family will have a gathering following the services at Andre’s residence.